The meaning of Karma is in the intention. The intention behind action is what matters. Those who are motivated only by desire for the fruits of action are miserable, for they are constantly anxious about the results of what they do. #Gita
External validation can become addictive. A life lived for someone else is a life of regret. Have the courage to disappoint. Have the courage to be misunderstood.
Take care of your thoughts.
They determine the quality of the questions you ask.
And the quality of your questions determines the quality of your life.
If you can zoom out and look for progress on a wider scale – not in days, but years – you’ll soon see the compounding effect of little efforts applied, day after day.